David Warner sets record with 78-ball century in Sydney

David Warner slammed a trademark 78-ball century as the Aussies surged ahead and piled on the runs. However, there was a bigger piece of history created when he had completed his century before lunch.

Not many batsmen have completed their century before lunch on the first day’s play barring Pakistan legend Majid Khan who is the only other player to have achieved this feat as a batsman. The 28-year old southpaw, who also happens to be the vice-captain of the side went on to add that the feeling was simply amazing after reaching his ton after 78 deliveries.

“It feels amazing (to reach the hundred before lunch), I wasn’t aware of the stats (the select group of players to achieve the feat on day one of a Test) – team doctor Peter Brukner told me after I came off,” Warner said.

He also added that he only began thinking about it when he reached 80 with a half hour left for the lunch break. “I only began to think about it (getting the hundred) when I was on about 80 and there were 25 minutes to go before lunch. Basically, I thought I’d just keep working hard to get us into a great position.

Steve Smith, the Australian skipper also went on to add a few words on Warner. “But with the adrenaline pumping you ride the wave and getting to the hundred was the result. There is that sort of healthy competitive nature there,” Smith said on Monday when asked about his friendly rivalry with Warner. “I know after he got his 100 in Melbourne, I said ‘Oh I’m going to have to get one now’.

“It’s obviously not that easy, but fortunately I was able to equal him and try and keep it going for this Test match. I’m sure he’ll be keen to go out there and go one better. I’m going to have to do the same.”